Major US Cities on Alert After US Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

Officials in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington issued statements after the U.S. military operation.

The skyline of Manhattan as seen from the One World Trade Center Tower in New York City on June 15, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

Three major U.S. cities indicated that they’re on heightened alert following U.S. military airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities on June 21.

In an announcement on the night of June 21, President Donald Trump confirmed that the U.S. military carried out bombing missions targeting three facilities, prompting threats from Iranian officials.